Telstra announced it is a selected carrier for Microsoft Azure Peering Service, a networking service that enhances customer connectivity, and Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams, a new programmatic approach to operator-provided calling in Teams.
Today's announcement builds on the long-standing relationship between Telstra and Microsoft to help enhance connectivity to Microsoft cloud services and provide an integrated calling experience via Teams.
With the ongoing shifts in the business landscape, networking solutions for remote workers and accelerating the migration of workloads to cloud services for business continuity have risen as top ICT investments for Asia Pacific businesses. In the future workplace, global connectivity and cloud solutions that enable telephony services are expected to form the backbone for organisations looking to streamline their operations.
Microsoft Azure Peering Service provides reliable and optimised internet connectivity to Microsoft cloud services such as Microsoft 365, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Azure. Customers can register for the offering in the Azure portal, and Telstra and Microsoft will work closely to provide enterprise customers with end-to-end, high-performing public connectivity with optimal routing in their selected region.
This offering is integrated with Telstra Global Internet Direct (GID) to ensure robust connectivity service and secure access through a single network. Additionally, customers will enjoy high levels of availability of service and lower latency connections. Telstra is now offering Azure Peering Service to customers in Asia, with plans to expand availability to Europe and the United States next calendar year.
Building on the momentum from the launch of Telstra Calling for Microsoft Teams in August last year, Telstra has streamlined calling for users by providing a simplified and unified collaboration experience for organisations through Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams.
Sanjay Nayak, Telstra Executive of Fixed Connectivity Products
Microsoft Azure Peering Service provides direct access between Telstra and Microsoft's networks – providing users with robust connectivity service at a location nearest to them, thereby reducing latency when accessing Microsoft's workplace services.
Taimoor Husain, Modern Workplace Strategy and GTM Lead for Microsoft
We look forward to tapping the breadth of Telstra's network to build the modern workplace and enable more seamless collaboration for organisations.
